The Y - Factor Project
What is it about?
The Y-Factor Project is a new NWCI initiative set up to empower and support young women and young men to become leaders for women's equality. By working together with young people this project will:
- Identify the key issues that affect young women in Ireland
- Work with young women and men to develop their own solutions to their concerns
- Ensure the voices of young women are included and heard within the National Women's Council
- Promote the voices and priorities of young women in social and public discourse
How will this be done?
The Y-Factor Project will work in a variety of ways to build the knowledge and analysis of young people about women's equality and to support their participation in the project.
- We will work with schools, youth groups, young feminist groups and organisations to develop and deliver programmes that will enable learning, discussion, sharing and analysis.
- New social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter will provide space for young people to engage with each other and with the NWCI.
- Events and activities will be organised to build the profile and widen the participation of young people in the project.
Like to get involved?
There are a number of ways that you can be part of this exciting new initiative:
- Bringing this project to the attention of your friends, school, youth group or organisation.
- Connecting with the Y-Factor and other young people through our on-line platforms.
- Signing up to be a volunteer with the project.
- Joining the project steering group to share your ideas and help shape how this project develops.
How to contact us?
Elva O'Callaghan, Project Coordinator
Write to: elvaoc[at]nwci.ie
Phone: 01 878 72 48
Text to 085 861 90 87
Laura Maloney, Project Development Worker
Write to: lauram[at]nwci.ie
Phone: 018787248
Text: 085 861 90 88
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